Leaning toward his two companions. "Perhaps it is best if we stay in the same bar but split up. as a group we might be a mite intimidatin'." He nods toward the stage area. "I'll speak to the Halfling, mayhaps he will be more kind toward his own."

Alric will approach the halfling and if a tip hat is nearby flip a silver in it figuring that is an excellent tip. When he take s a break I will approach him. "Howdee, I'm Alric new to the area, Gotta moment ?"

Bright Feather rolled 14+2=16.

Takes a comfortable drag.

OOC: Karnath & Bright Feather. Someone looks to be a cougher! Anyway, either of you two have any questions while being ushered to the sage brush felt maiden's house? You also think you could together take the lone strong brave long enough to get away, if you so desired. (I always liked offering setting temptation. ) I'll give you some time to decide.


Alric, I assume after the song is done, yes?


Dive Bar C, the singing one

"'course I got time for big tippahs like yo'self." Waits a beat 'til the noise picks up a bit as the bar resumes. Softer, under the mask of ado, "Now how you wan' to go hurry yo'self onto an early grave, seein' flashy money like that 'n here. 'Delta Earl' at yo' service, my people"

He smiles bright, and it dawns on you he's not just well tanned, he's dark. You've heard stories of more shades of your kind, shades beyond familiar reds. But this is the first time you see another color outside of pale face Easterners.

*kaff kaff*

"I was always terrible with the mota." Karni regaining her senses. "The whosey-whatzits?  the sage brush felt maiden's house? What is this place you are taking us to, if I may ask, Mr Brave, sir?"

Looking to Bright Feather, she rolls her eyes a bit, "I think you were right before, that creeped me out."

IBright Feather looking thoughtful gives a small start.. "Agreed but there seems to be a promise between my people and these elders ...." looks directly at the healthy boy.."so tell me what it is before I take another step".

Uptown, on the way to Sage Brush Felt Maiden's House

Bright Feather & Karnath

"To the house of pregnant & nursing single mothers, of course." To Bright Feather, "You are the female friend of the Sun People's priestess. You are permitted inside. Hospitality for you both, at the same location."

The weakling explains, he has a melodious voice, "The Sun People and us have a long pact on hospitality. We report when one of their people visit, they don't send out retaliation parties when they find one of their own died out here in the high deserts. This way we see some rare trade and leave well enough alone. The Sun People's craftsmanship is truly amazing." He smiles as trying to show a willingness to be helpful.

"I hope you like babies," the big one says, and continues on.

"Babies just become part of the scenery." Karni says, being a Priestess of the Domain of Life.

Bright Feather blushes slightly and turns to Karni..."perhaps I should just let you take the lead?". To the sickly boy...."Is your illness unhealable? Of course I like babies especially since they're so rare among my people, every one is a singular gift in our eyes"...with a warm smile.

Karni takes Bright Feather's arm, "As long as it doesn't involve any more smoking." Patting her arm with a smile. "That is sad that there are so few babies for your people, the valley I am from, it is said that the people are as thick as reeds, we are very blessed." To the young man she says, "Are you unwell?"

Quote from: dragoner;775405Karni takes Bright Feather's arm, "As long as it doesn't involve any more smoking." Patting her arm with a smile. "That is sad that there are so few babies for your people, the valley I am from, it is said that the people are as thick as reeds, we are very blessed." To the young man she says, "Are you unwell?"

Bright Feather laughs..."no more smoking I promise". Giving Karni a grave look.."it's the price we must pay for being the long burning fire instead of the bright sparks like your people".

Hanalee follows Alric's suggestion and breaks off from the group. She hopes to speak with the handsome singer, but decides to give Alric some space as he chats with the halfling guitarist. She'll work the room, then come back around.

She casually but cautiously approaches the whittling man in the back. She notes his dour expression, and greets him nonchalantly. "Evening," she says, and sits at a table close as she can get to him without officially "joining" his company just yet.

She waves to a server, then looks back to the grim man. "You come here often?" she asks.

Quote from: Marleycat;775411Bright Feather laughs..."no more smoking I promise". Giving Karni a grave look.."it's the price we must pay for being the long burning fire instead of the bright sparks like your people".

"To burn so very bright, like the moon amongst stars, that is the hope." Karni smiles and leads towards the Sage Brush Felt Maiden's House.

OOC- Yes! when he finished singing and took a break.

"Thank ya Delta" As Alric makes sure his purse is secure and tucked away. " I forget not everyone is a friend out here on the frontier."

"We just made it into town" Pausing for a moment to take a sip of beer. " My companions and I were going to go look into the Ole' Graveyard and wondered if a bright fellow like you might have heard something that would amount to more than rumors of the local drunkards."

Caden will mill about the working girls and see if he over hears anything. If one looks to be not otherwise engaged he will see if he can find anything out about what was left in his pocket as well as the graveyard.

When Hanalee is done talking with the whittling man Caden will make his way over and introduce himself.

Uptown, to Sage Brush Felt Maiden's House

Bright Feather & Karnath

"My sickness? No, I was chosen by the Maker as a child to survive the 'gasping cough'. It brought me my vision. And later again for my vision quest." Weak one looks down, smiles, then away wistfully, "Though I will admit longing when I watch the Summer Races."

"Hah! That is why you bet so much then! You would win more if you held back and just bet on me." The hale one then addresses Bright Feather, "Why do First Waters have so few babies? Are you all holding in your desires for more visions, more medicine?"

"A Hawk's Dive! Your tongue is faster than your heart. These are guests!" To Bright Feather, "You don't have to answer that." Back to the hale one, "Besides, everyone knows that First Waters resist being drank up so fast by the earth, for they are cool and resist being spilled again. We are Hot Last Waters from the Basket, we look forward to being spilled again, and thus drank up quickly."

"Well if so then the People of the Sun must be Very Hot Last Waters." The strong one smiling happily, "I look forward to having to run there. May I be spilt often among the many reeds."

"You are a child of fire, listening only to what you want." Scrawny one shakes his head and then, "Ah, we are here."
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A tavern hall sized two-story home stand before you, a human-sized basket at one corner filled with sage brush felt diapers, and a pile of unprepared velvety sage brush at another. The young man who was sent out before you is standing here with a sleeping baby in his arms, but is nervously looking like he wants an excuse to get away. You hear and see babies all about, crying, suckling, cooing, and sleeping with their mothers, along with a stack of cradle-boards by the south wall sunning away for the next day.

A middle-aged pregnant human woman is outside and immediately greets you both. "Bhenne. Come here you two and welcome. We shall grind acorn together and be like sisters. You must be tired, come."

She grabs the baby held by the strong third youth, who along with the other strong one hastily takes this opportunity to get away, and waves you inside.

"It was a pleasure to help you both!" the weak one lingers to call out, then tries in vain to keep up with the other two leaving.

OOC: The House Mom shows you your rest area, the amenities of the house, and other occupants. There are introductions and many babies to pass around. You are otherwise free to remain or leave for the rest of the day. There is no communication about how long you can stay, but your best hunch is 'a month to atone', or until you are a danger to the single mothers.

It is now 4 PM.